SOLUTION: john is three times as old sa su. the combined age is 52. how old is each person?

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Question 609835: john is three times as old sa su. the combined age is 52. how old is each person?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = 3x
x+y = 52
4x = 52
x = 13
y = 39